Aurora Fire Rescue Procedures Overview

A list of all individuals who have signed up for overtime, organized by rank and accumulated hours.

A list of individuals who are required to work overtime based on their most recent overtime date.

Specifies the minimum rest periods required for different lengths of work shifts.

The minimum staffing levels and priorities for assigning firefighters to various positions.

The battalion chief's role in managing staffing levels and assigning personnel on a shift.

The process of filling vacant firefighter positions using the voluntary overtime list.

The specific rules used to determine which firefighters are assigned to fill vacant positions.

The process of ensuring minimum staffing levels for specialty teams, like rescue or hazmat.

The process of securing a fire scene after the fire is extinguished, involving notification of the property owner and ensuring the scene is safe and free of departmental equipment.

The responsibility of the Incident Commander to ensure that the property owner has been informed about the fire and their responsibility to secure the property.

When a fire scene is deemed a criminal scene, it remains under the control of the fire or police department until the investigation is complete.

A visual indicator, usually tape or cordon, used to restrict access to a scene, in this case, a fire scene.

A document that records the attempt to contact the property owner, including the date, time, methods used, and any relevant information.

The process of ensuring that all departmental equipment and personnel have been removed from the fire scene.

The City of Aurora has the right to manage its workforce, including hiring, promoting, and scheduling, to ensure operational efficiency.

The minimum number of personnel required to be on duty for each company, which is four, but can be reduced to three in extreme circumstances for a limited time.

Protective clothing and equipment must be worn whenever firefighters are exposed to hazards for which the gear is designed.

Any changes to standard-issued protective equipment require prior approval from the Fire Chief through the chain of command.

Protective helmets must meet the standards outlined by NFPA 1971 at the time of purchase.

Firefighters are responsible for inspecting their helmets monthly, documenting any defects in the Monthly Personal Protective Ensemble Inspection Report.

Damaged helmets must be removed from service and sent to the warehouse for evaluation and potential retirement.

Accessories or decals cannot be added to helmets without approval from the Fire Chief.

Firefighters inspect their helmets upon receiving them, monthly, and after every use.

Gloves, footwear, and hood interface components must meet the applicable standards of NFPA 1971.

Protective clothing, like bunker gear, must be inspected regularly to ensure it's safe for use. Each piece comes with instructions from the manufacturer.

Firefighters' protective clothing should go through professional cleaning and inspection every six months by a contracted vendor. This is a minimum requirement.

If a firefighter's clothing needs repair, their supervisor notifies the department quartermaster to arrange for repair or replacement.

Station officers are responsible for logging all cleanings that happen at their station. This ensures proper tracking of gear maintenance.

The process of prioritizing staffing assignments based on the rank of available firefighters.

Using firefighters who are already on duty but in a different role to cover vacant positions, before mandatory overtime is assigned.

If a firefighter's gear is contaminated after an event, they need to report it to their supervisor. This is important for safety and for proper cleaning protocols.

The department provides cleaning services for firefighters' protective clothing. The process ensures that gear is cleaned and sanitized properly.

The time limit for firefighters signing up for overtime, after which the assignment process starts.

Firefighters can also clean their bunker gear at their station if needed, like after a fire or an event that involves contamination.

The time of day when staffing decisions are primarily made, due to the higher probability of unscheduled leave in the early morning hours.

The time a firefighter is considered to be on overtime, starting when they accept the assignment.

Firefighters should always consult their company officer if they are unsure about the condition of their protective clothing. This helps ensure safe and effective gear.

The maximum time limit allowed for a firefighter to arrive at their assigned station after accepting overtime, after which they may be bypassed.

The specific time of day when all roving personnel are required to report to their initial assignment, unless they are transitioning from a previous on-duty shift.

The consequence for firefighters who refuse voluntary overtime more than twice in a calendar year.

Firefighters must wear full protective equipment, excluding helmets, when responding to alarms indicating fire, potential fire, explosion, or hazardous material incidents.

Drivers, specialty teams, and command officers may choose to wear full protective equipment during responses.

Company officers decide whether to stop the apparatus for firefighters to don turnout clothing and secure seat belts before responding or proceed to the incident and don PPE upon arrival.

Firefighters operating within designated hazard zones must wear protective clothing meeting NFPA 1971 standards.

All personnel should wear appropriate EMS PPE, including gloves and eye protection, during medical emergencies unless the incident involves fire, explosion, MVA, technical rescue, or hazardous materials.

Protective clothing should be inspected daily, after high heat, chemicals, firefighting agents, exposure to bodily fluids, and after cleaning, repair, or decontamination.

Members may wear HEPA masks and/or disposable EMS gowns for protection against bloodborne pathogens during certain medical emergencies.

New or replacement protective clothing elements should be inspected upon receipt.